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Jeremy Clarkson Opens Up on Dramatic Weight Loss After Using ‘Astonishing’ Medication
Jeremy Clarkson has shared a candid and characteristically humorous health update, revealing how an “astonishing drug” helped him lose three stone in just six months—a transformation he admits has left even him surprised.
The 65-year-old broadcaster, best known for fronting Top Gear and later The Grand Tour, has enjoyed a new chapter of television success with Clarkson’s Farm. While fans await the next instalment of the hit Prime Video series, Clarkson has offered an unexpected glimpse into how his life off screen has changed.
Speaking to The Sun, Clarkson confirmed that he has been using the injectable medication Mounjaro, a treatment commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight management. The result, he said, has been nothing short of remarkable.
“I’ve had to buy completely new outfits,” he explained. “Even my feet have shrunk. The shoes I was wearing last year are literally falling off me as I walk around. I might be the first person in the world to lose weight from their feet.”
Clarkson said the medication has helped stabilise his appetite, allowing him to lose weight steadily without the constant battle against hunger that has plagued him for years. Although his weight loss has now levelled off, he believes the drug is helping him maintain the progress he has made.
“I’ve plateaued now,” he said. “I’m not losing any more weight, but I’m not putting it back on either. It keeps my appetite under control. It really is astonishing.”
The presenter, who has never shied away from discussing his health struggles, acknowledged that weight loss drugs are often accompanied by unpleasant side effects. However, he claims he has largely avoided the most common issues—though not without a few changes noticed by those closest to him.
According to Clarkson, his partner Lisa Hogan has suggested he may be “a bit more grumpy” since starting the medication. Clarkson, however, treated the observation with his usual self-deprecating humour.
“Constipation? No. Diminished libido? I’m 65—it’s hard to know what’s causing that,” he joked. “I do feel a bit duller, not quite as quick-witted. Sometimes I’m hosting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and think, ‘I should have said that—but it’s too late now.’”
He added that it is difficult to know whether those moments are caused by the medication or simply by age, joking that Hogan might remind him he was “never that funny” to begin with.
Despite the jokes, Clarkson was clear that the health benefits outweigh any downsides. He says the weight loss has made a noticeable difference to his stamina and overall wellbeing, particularly when it comes to everyday activities.
“I can take the dogs out for much longer walks now,” he said. “That keeps Lisa happy—and I’m much healthier.”
The transformation comes after years of Clarkson publicly grappling with health scares, lifestyle changes, and the physical demands of running Diddly Squat Farm. His farming documentary has often shown him confronting the realities of ageing, physical exhaustion, and the pressures faced by farmers across the UK.
For fans, the update offers reassurance that Clarkson is feeling better as he looks ahead to future projects—including the highly anticipated fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm. While he remains realistic about the limits of any single solution, Clarkson appears quietly optimistic.
“I’m still not David Gandy,” he quipped, comparing his progress to continental drift. “But I’m closer than I was a year ago.”
Behind the humour, the message is clear: for Clarkson, the changes have brought renewed energy, better mobility, and a sense that his health is finally moving in the right direction—one smaller shoe size at a time.
